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The Art of the Elevator Pitch

The art of the elevator pitch

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The art of the elevator pitch

Regardless of who you’re looking to attract, a powerful pitch can make the difference between a closed deal and a closed door. In this session, learn how to communicate who you are and what you do in a way that gets people to buy-in, sign on the dotted line, and even fund your ideas.

Presented by Désirée Young (ENG’95), MBA & Founder of VentureWalk Business Partners.

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